TRU-FINISH^® Curd Table

The RELCO^® TRU-FINISH^® Curd Table is designed with the customer in mind to provide fast, efficient and sanitary separation of curd and whey and is capable of producing a variety of cheeses. This cheese finishing table also facilitates the uniform mixing of salt and condiments into the curd bed. RELCO’s patent-pending forker shoes and rugged agitator design guarantee thorough mixing of product. Tools and accessories are designed to be mounted and changed with a minimal amount of effort. The TRU-FINISH Curd Table for cheese finishing is available with permanent drain screens and a permanent (CIPable) drain trough, or traditional removable drain screens. Product can be discharged to a RELCO® Curd Pick-Up Hopper for either Air Conveying, Vacuum Conveying or (inclined) Augering to the downstream process.

TRU-FINISH^® Curd Table

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Sealed, stainless bearings on carriage wheels require no greasing; reducing maintenance and increasing life
Locking Collar prevents Forkers from lifting out of cluster during operation. Drain trough flange is sealed with O-rings and fastened with quick connect swivel bolts for quick & easy inspection
Drain Trough CIP Spray Tube is designed for uniform flow of CIP solution
Heating Tubes between the jacket and liner are interconnected for even heat distribution; automation interlocks prevent damage from overheating. Carriage Travel Motor uses encoder technology for accurate control of position
Fully welded track supports reduce the chance of debris falling on the curd bed
Curd Pusher is removed after each cheese finishing table unloading. Dual Operator Pendants with Sealed-Touch Automation Buttons for sanitary operation above product zone
On-board PLC & HMI for local control of carriage, stir, and travel functions
System automation capabilities for complete integration with upstream and downstream processes
All stainless steel internal frame construction for extended cheese draining table life
Product also commonly known as cheese finishing table or cheese draining table.

OPTIONAL DESIGN FEATURES

Forkers with Quick Release Shoes are engineered for strength while providing gentle, effective mixing of product
Permanent Curd Pusher can remain mounted in place for the duration of the production day to reduce labor
Side product inlet for use with permanent Curd Pusher
Rack & Pinion Carriage for severe-duty agitation and movement of curd (with built in clutch for automatic slippage)
Rugged Cluster Shaft is available with Single or Dual-Bearing for severe duty agitation of curd
Round-end side screen for increased whey drainage
Removable Drain Screens
Detached Whey Tank for use on Cheese Finishing Tables with removable Drain Screens
Overhead Spray Tube distributes water evenly for de-lactosing of cheese
Forkers can remain operational and on the table with the Curd Pusher in place
Sanitator is available with Dual-Carriages for reduction in unloading time
External Sanitator supports for more operator clearance around the Cheese Draining Table
Round Curd Dam prevents curd build-up in corners

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TRU-FINISH® Curd Table

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OPTIONAL DESIGN FEATURES

TRU-FINISH^® Curd Table